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Yes, even though I miss my Dad and can't ask him questions anymore, I have to still take care of my garden.

This is what they call "late spring" and is the right time to put down a good fertilizer on your lawn. If you are using the Scotts brand, it's the number 2 bag for this time. Otherwise, any good lawn fertilizer is okay because it's just a regular feeding time, not necessarily using an herbicide for crabgrass or other broadleaves. If you haven't used an herbicide, it's not too late though. The best time is when the weeds are actively growing and there will be no rain for a day or two. Read the instructions because you might have to spray the lawn with water briefly to give the herbicide something to stick to. This type of product is usually called a "contact' herbicide, not a "systemic" or "pre-emergence" type. So, in order for it to work, it needs to sit on the leaves for a while. BTW.. check for sure by reading the label on your fertilizer too, you might be wanting to water it in or ask for rain for the next day!

It's time too to be staking up your tomatoes, or caging them, as well at clematis and other creeping vines. A trellis or fence works fine for these beauties.

If you have pictures of your garden efforts, or questions, I'd welcome them. You can leave them on the blog or send it to my email judiemorris@q.com. I'd love to hear from you!